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Boarding your flight

Passport and security checks and boarding can take longer than expected. To prevent delays, we ask that you arrive at both the airport and the gate on time, especially during the busy holiday travel seasons.

Gate open

Before boarding starts, the gate will be open and KLM staff will be available to help you with any questions you may have. If you notice your abbreviated name on the screens, please go to the desk at the gate for further information.

Since the gate number may have changed, we recommend that you always check the actual departure gate on the information screens at the airport.

Destination

Gate open

Destination

Europe: ‘Schengen countries*’

Gate open

55 minutes before departure

Destination

Europe: ‘non-Schengen countries*’

Gate open

55 minutes before departure

Destination

Intercontinental

Gate open

90 minutes before departure

*According to the Schengen Convention, residents of member countries may travel freely between and through these countries. Many European countries fall under the Schengen Agreement.

Boarding

The boarding time is shown on both your boarding pass and on information screens at the departure gate. We recommend to be at the gate before boarding starts. The amount of time prior to departure that boarding begins depends on the destination:

Destination

Boarding starts

Destination

Europe: ‘Schengen countries*’

Boarding starts

30 minutes before departure

Destination

Europe: ‘non-Schengen countries*’

Boarding starts

30 minutes before departure

Destination

Intercontinental

Boarding starts

45 minutes before departure

*According to the Schengen Convention, residents of member countries may travel freely between and through these countries. Many European countries fall under the Schengen Agreement.

SkyPriority

If you travel in KLM Business Class, or if you are a Flying Blue (or SkyTeam) Elite Plus member, you will be one of the first to board the aircraft. Just look for the red SkyPriority signs!